2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 power train problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving on the highway on us route 15 the transmission let loose. Doing 55mph and lost drive and 3rd gears. Fluid and parts were spread all behind my truck causing a dangerous situation.”
filed Mar 1, 2018
“Tranny, abs, cooling system, tailgate, etc. I bought the truck 2003 didn't exchange title until later recall when I first bought it under 50,000 mile warranty. I file an complain recall repair still having same problem. Sad thing my father is an retired employee in dallas location. Researched the…”
filed Apr 4, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This…
24-NA-141 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 24, 2024
Power Train problems in other Silverado 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Silverado 1500 | 9 | 14% |
| 2025 Silverado 1500 | 19 | 23% |
| 2024 Silverado 1500 | 86 | 31% |
| 2023 Silverado 1500 | 99 | 28% |
| 2022 Silverado 1500 | 165 | 28% |
| 2021 Silverado 1500 | 225 | 29% |
| 2020 Silverado 1500 | 213 | 31% |
| 2019 Silverado 1500 | 312 | 30% |
| 2018 Silverado 1500 | 169 | 33% |
| 2017 Silverado 1500 | 191 | 27% |
| 2016 Silverado 1500 | 190 | 24% |
| 2015 Silverado 1500 | 134 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.